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Long before they had pop hits in the late-1980s, Aussie Iva Davies and his outfit Icehouse started off as a moody rock band influenced by the glam of the 1970s. 1982's PRIMITIVE MAN, the act's second release painted an aural landscape of artful music.
As an oboe/guitar player involved in electro popular music, it's no surprise Iva Davies took to Roxy Music, especially on "Street Café" and the mega-hit "Hey Little Girl," which duly landed in no less than 13 European Top Ten singles charts, going all the way in Switzerland. An album of atmospheres, "Great Southern Land" evokes images of Australia's arid interior, while "Trojan Blue" conjures up medieval Italy or France. "Mysterious Thing" continues Primitive Man's mood, and produces what may be the best line in ambient white funk recorded! Running orders for the album fluctuate; Australian editions swapped "Love in Motion" for the rockier "Break These Chains" (vice versa in the U.K.). Finishing up is an excellent reworking of "Goodnight Mr. Mathews," which had earlier appeared on the Steve Nye single-only version of "Love in Motion" (itself re-recorded less successfully). Primitive Man (aka Love in Motion in the U.K.) is still one his finest recordings. Those seeking out the CD are also blessed with the inclusion of "Over the Line," hitherto only available on Fresco and the singles box set, the original 12" of "Girl," and the German version of "Uniform." ~ Kelvin Hayes
2002 remastered reissue of the Aussie alternative act's 1982 album that's unavailable domestically. Includes 5 bonus tracks 'Uniform' (12'' German Version), 'Street Cafe' (Single Mix), 'Love In Motion' (USA Recording), 'Can't Help Myself' (Live) & 'We Can Get Together' (Live). Warner.
CD contains 5 bonus tracks.
Recorded at Paradise Studios, Sydney, Austraila; Westlake Audio, Eldorado, California; Musicland West, Los Angeles, California.
Great album from Great Souther Land Band! I like Icehouse & Iva Davies. Great Band & Musicians!!!!!! Icehouse really forgotten classical band of rock, new romantics & new wave. Submitted by rat24 (Israel) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
The Remaster of a true CLASSIC I DON`T give 5 stars to many records in my 500 pcs collection at home. But this one sure does deserve it - finally i found it here and had it on my wishlist for a period (due to the high import price). Boy was i glad i did buy it at last it´s woth every penny if you like this kind if music. By far the best Icehouse release -EVER. Too many great songs to pick out and have as favorites - but anyway: Hey .. (of course), Street ...(same), Trojan Blue and the start with Great Southern Land. Well it´s in my CarCD - and going to be there for a while for sure. Submitted by Peter (Copenhagen, denmark) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Primitive Man Cd has 2 versions of the classic "Hey Little Girl". The rest is very much music of its time-o.k in its own way but doesn't grab you these days. Still worth buying for "Hey Little Girl" alone.
Chris Hodgson. Submitted by a reviewer (Glusburn, England) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
An Early Icehouse Classic This is my favorite Icehouse CD to listen to from start to finish ("Measure for Measure" is a close second). It has three popular hits -- Great Southern Land, Hey Little Girl and Street Cafe -- and three special version bonus tracks at the end. But in my opinion, the real treats are Trojan Blue and perhaps the best of all Iva Davies' songs -- Goodnight Mr. Matthews. Submitted by a reviewer (Austin, TX, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo This review is for a different format.
Great album from Great Souther Land Band!
Primitive Man
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